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Christie’s New York is thrilled to present for the first time, a Bitcoin ordinals auction: Ordinal Maxi Biz (OMB). The sale features a grouping of works selected by creator ZK Shark. The OMB collection consists of 5,141 unique one of one PFPs of varying eye color traits consisting of Red, Blue, Green and Orange eyes. Additionally, the select grouping includes the first one of one artworks ever inscribed on the oldest Bitcoin Satoshis in circulation by lead artist Tony Tafuro and artist berkin bags - made possible with contributions from rare satoshi hunter Nullish. Lot 1’s sale proceeds will be donated to a charity of the seller’s choice and includes works inscribed on satoshis from block 9 (mined by Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto), and block 78 (mined by Hal Finney) among others. The sale will be open for bidding 9 – 16 April and will accept USD and BTC.
The Spring edition of Christie's Jewels Online: The Hong Kong Edit features a broad and brilliant array of fine colourless and coloured diamonds as well as precious gemstones from renowned jewellery maisons such as Bulgari, Cartier, Harry Winston, Tiffany & Co., and Van Cleef & Arpels. Offering over 150 lots, the sale’s curation spans simple classic diamonds, including an important 8.88 carat round brilliant-cut diamond, to a 3.04 carat light pink-brown diamond and diamond ring. With estimates ranging from just HK$3,000 to HK$900,000, including exquisite pieces with no reserve, the sale is sure to excite both new and seasoned collectors!
This December, Christie’s First Open online auction presents an exceptional selection of works by today’s most important and in-demand post-war and contemporary artists, such as Kenneth Noland, Gerhard Richter, Sam Gilliam, Lynne Drexler and others. Collection highlights include important works from LA Cool: Property from the Laura Lee Stearns Collection and Property from the Estate of Norman Lariviere. With estimates that range from $400 to $150,000, the First Open sale offers an extensive survey of 20th and 21st Century art for new and seasoned collectors alike.
On the occasion of the reveal of the label for Château Mouton Rothschild 2021, Baron Philippe de Rothschild SA, in partnership with Christie’s and with the participation of Michelin-starred chef Yannick Alléno, are delighted to present this online-only auction of a unique lot and experience, for the benefit of the Association Antoine Alléno. THE ARTIST The Japanese artist Chiharu Shiota has created the original artwork “Universe of Mouton” for the label of Château Mouton Rothschild 2021. THE LOT The lot comprises a unique assortment of formats of Château Mouton Rothschild 2021: six bottles, three magnums, a double magnum whose label will be signed by the artist and the family that owns Château Mouton Rothschild, an imperial, and the only Nebuchadnezzar available to date. THE EXPERIENCES The winning bidder and three guests will be invited to the Château Mouton Rothschild 2022 label reveal, followed by an exclusive dinner at the estate on 30 Novem